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Topic: Buddhist View of Hygiene (Read 524 times)

This is a sort of strange topic that I know is not often addressed directly, but I'm curious about your thoughts. I honestly shower only about once a week so as to lessen my water waste. Is this...not recommended? Does the benefit for humanity outweigh the stink? The only direct teaching on hygiene I can find is the importance of it is in relation to preventing sickness.

So, what are your thoughts on the role of hygiene in the life of a Buddhist? Should we take a more ascetic approach or be clean always?